Why Is the Life of Plants Far Longer Than Animals?

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Why Is the Life of Plants Far Longer Than Animals?

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Although animals are dependent on a similar mechanism, plants are possible to take advantage of this mechanism in a more optimal way. This may explain why many plants can survive for hundreds of years, which is quite rare for the animals concerned. Any ideas about this?
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Re: Why Is the Life of Plants Far Longer Than Animals?

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A quick google search gives some informative results:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/20 ... 143321.htm

http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/361083

http://www.howplantswork.com/2013/12/29 ... -of-years/

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